At a Glance
- Meaning
- Refers to a bending or curving shape, likely describing the plant's curved flower tube
- Origin
- Greek (New Latin botanical name)
- Pronunciation
- KAMP-sis
Campsis is a Greek (New Latin botanical name) name meaning “refers to a bending or curving shape, likely describing the plant's curved flower tube”. It appears in our list of 200+ Botanical Baby Names for Nature-Loving Parents.
Meaning & Origin of Campsis
Meaning: Refers to a bending or curving shape, likely describing the plant's curved flower tube.
Origin: Greek (New Latin botanical name).
How to Pronounce Campsis
KAMP-sisIPA /ˈkæmpsis/
Popularity of Campsis
Campsis doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
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